The Maui Visitors Bureau will be hosting a May Canoe Crop Corner at the Wailuku First Friday celebration this Friday, May 2, from 6 to 9 pm on the first floor of the Wailuku Garage facility 30 N. Church St.. The public’s invited to join in celebrating Lei Day with the Canoe Crop Corner, a celebration of Maui’s rich agricultural heritage. A cultural advisor and chef will showcase the flavors of Hawaiʻi’s ancient canoe crop, ʻuala, or sweet potato, one of the plants brought to the islands by early Polynesian voyagers. This interactive event will feature tastings, a cultural demonstration and engaging storytelling that connects Maui’s food culture to its historical roots. This is a rare opportunity to learn about Maui’s agricultural traditions and experience firsthand the tastes and stories behind these vital canoe crops. Sponsors include County of Maui Office of Economic Development, Okoa Farms and Maui Grown 808.
